IndiaOne Air Cessna Grand Caravan 208B Makes Forced Landing After Mayday Call

A nine-seater IndiaOne Air crash landing occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026, near Rourkela, Odisha.

The Cessna Grand Caravan 208B aircraft was operating a regional connectivity flight.

The flight, IOA102, was traveling from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela.

All six people on board, including two pilots and four passengers, sustained injuries.

They were quickly rescued and transported to local hospitals for treatment.

All occupants are reported to be stable and out of danger.

Incident Timeline and Pilot Action

The flight departed Bhubaneswar at approximately 12:27 PM local time.

At 1:14 PM, the flight crew pilot issued mayday to Rourkela Air Traffic Control (ATC).

This distress call signaled a critical technical malfunction suspected on board.

The pilots subsequently executed a controlled Rourkela forced landing at 1:20 PM.

They landed the aircraft in an open field near Jalda/Kansor.

This location was about 15-20 kilometers short of the Rourkela airstrip.

Aviation experts and local authorities praised the pilots' skill.

Their decisive action is credited with saving all lives.

Regulatory Response and Investigation

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the incident.

The DGCA AAIB investigation was immediately ordered.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is the lead agency.

AAIB is an independent body focused on accident prevention.

Its mandate is to determine the cause and issue safety recommendations.

This separation of investigation from regulation aligns with ICAO standards.

DGCA teams from Bhubaneswar and Kolkata were dispatched to the site.

The investigation will focus on the reported mechanical failure.

The Aircraft and Safety Context

The aircraft involved is the Cessna Grand Caravan 208B, registration VT-KSS.

This single-engine turboprop is commonly used for regional connectivity flight operations.

It is known for its utility and reliability in short-haul routes.

India's aviation safety regulations India require thorough investigation of all accidents.

Findings from the AAIB probe will inform future maintenance protocols.

Regulatory bodies like the FAA monitor such incidents globally.

This ensures lessons learned are applied across the industry.

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